About Kim

Kim's performances have mesmerized audiences throughout the southeast for more than 18 years. She performs in period correct attire ranging from the Regency era to the Roaring 20’s. Some performances include authentic displays and a pictorial history of items. Her novel, Truer Words, was published and released nationwide by Tate Publishing in May of 2012. She appeared in the Robert Redford movie, The Conspirator, as Mrs. Stanton the wife of Secretary of War Stanton played by Kevin Kline. Other accomplishments include portraying the wife of the villainous plantation owner in Jude Deveraux’ novella Promises available on Vook. She has also served as a docent at several historic homes throughout the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Contact Kim at lavenderloft@hotmail.com at for available dates and fees.

Saturday, March 19, 2011

A fun look at how a woman of the Victorian era dressed from the inside out. Learn about unmentionables, such as corsets and petticoats, outer garments and the accessories that made the Victorian woman's wardrobe one of the most beautiful and romantic in historic fashion. Audience members will also learn about the language of the fan as well as the etiquette of the day.

Truer Words, a novel

A story of love, life, and tragedy in the South Carolina Lowcountry during the Victorian era. Truer Words is available at Amazon, B&N, Kindle, nook, ebook, Better World Books, Books-A-Million, or from Tate Publishing. For more information or to purchase a signed copy of Truer Words visit http://kimpoovey.blogspot.com or click on the image above. Get your copy today and discover why truer words were never spoken...

Mrs. Stanton in 'The Conspirator'

Kim Poovey as Mrs. Stanton with Kevin Kline as Secretary of War Stanton in the film, 'The Conspirator'

Kim's Wardrobe

Kim was blessed with an amazingly talented friend, Christine Lanning, who created her gowns for reenacting, performances, and filming for Vook and the movie The Conspirator. Two summers ago Christine taught Kim how to sew and since that time Kim has created several period gowns ranging from the 1860s to the 1880s. Kim has an extensive collection of period photographs, hats, parasols, capes/shawls, and mourning pieces. All of this brings together an atmosphere of history and beauty transporting audiences back to a simpler time and place.

TESTIMONIALS

PERFORMANCES:

“We have been bird watching all day today but tonight we watched a Nightingale”“It was like I was right there, I could see the oak tree and everything.”“I was mesmerized the whole time”“It’s not Christmas until we have seen your performance” “I’ve seen it several times but I can see it again and again…”“We were hanging on your every word…”“I have seen this three times now and I still get goose bumps”“You had several of the audience members in tears…”"Your dresses are beautiful!" “We had a great time!”

TRUER WORDS, the novel

“I started reading and couldn’t put it down until I was finished!”“I laughed and I cried.”“I read my friend’s copy and had to have my own!”“I was up half the night because I couldn’t stop reading it.”“Your descriptions of the Lowcountry were beautiful!”“I loved it!”“It was the perfect read with chocolate and a cup of coffee.”“It needs to be made into a movie!”

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I am a 19th century lady trapped in a modern day world. All too often I've heard others repeat a similar sentiment of "I was born in the wrong era..." The Quintessential Victorian is a place of grace and beauty where those who love all things Victorian can gather for a cup of tea and time in the past. As an author of historical fiction and a Victorian reenactress, I cordially invite you to join me at The Quintessential Victorian! Welcome!
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